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How to Seek Compensation for Birth Injuries in North Carolina

November 20, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How to Seek Compensation for Birth Injuries in North Carolina

The birth of a child is one of the most beautiful experiences in a mother or father’s life. Most of the time, labor and delivery go well and both the mother and child thrive. However, sometimes, problems occur during birth that result in serious injuries to the baby. A baby may recover from minor injuries while other injuries may be disabling. When a medical professional makes a mistake that causes an injury, they may be held responsible. A North Carolina injury attorney will assist you in seeking compensation for a birth injury due to the negligence of a doctor or medical professional.

What Are Common Types of Birth Injuries?

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

March 15, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Under the best circumstances, you enter the hospital and leave the next day with your newborn infant to begin your new family life together. Unfortunately, sometimes birth does not go as you had hoped. A mistake made during the delivery process could result in a birth injury to your child. Some birth injuries may be minor, but some are more serious and could even cause a lifelong disability. If your child suffered an injury during labor or delivery, you could be owed money for damages.

Common Birth Injuries

Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Under Fire In Florida

June 14, 2017 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement or jury award in a personal injury case?”

Those in Florida who have suffered serious personal injuries due to the negligent or reckless action of doctors can rejoice after a recently issued state Supreme Court ruling. While other states debate passing new and more strict damage caps, those in Florida have come under intense fire from a skeptical judiciary. Though doctors, hospitals and insurance companies may complain, victims of medical malpractice and their advocates say the recent ruling tossing out damage caps is cause for celebration.